Piadina Romagnola del Titano (San Marino Griddle Flatbread with Prosciutto, Squacquerone/Cheese & Arugula) – Authentic San Marino Recipe

Enjoyed atop Mount Titano: warm, flaky griddled flatbread folded around melting cheese and peppery greens.

Country of Origin
🇸🇲 San Marino (Southern Europe, Europe)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Warm griddled flatbreads, Slices of prosciutto (or roasted mushrooms), Creamy stracchino/mozzarella and peppery arugula, Extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt

Ingredients for Piadina Romagnola del Titano (San Marino Griddle Flatbread with Prosciutto, Squacquerone/Cheese & Arugula) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) warm griddled flatbreads, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups slices of prosciutto (or roasted mushrooms), washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup creamy stracchino/mozzarella and peppery arugula
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional San Marino seasoning (sea salt, cracked black pepper)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add warm griddled flatbreads and slices of prosciutto (or roasted mushrooms) along with sea salt, cracked black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
  4. Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
  5. Garnish with creamy stracchino/mozzarella and peppery arugula and serve straight from the skillet.

More Authentic San Marino Recipes